2019 July Quilt Update

Hello and welcome to the seventh Monthly Quilt Update of 2019.  Have you joined us in our theme for this year?  Do you know what it is?  Here is your hint and if you want to know all about it -- here is your LINK.  Always remember that in this group all links open in a separate window so you don't lose your place here AND there are no ads or popups EVER.

If you are new to the blog, you may be asking, "just what is a monthly update?"  I decided long ago that I just can't keep up with blogging daily.  I just can't.  Sooooo, what happens is I document a day in my life within one post and if something special happens, a separate post takes place.  See, you can stay caught up with a once a month check and then, if you're interested, see the other posts too.  It's a great system for me.

Huntsville Takedown

MONTHS ago, several of us were given discount cards to the East Texas Thimble Trail - Texas Strong event.  Right then and there, we posted the event on our group page and decided it was the perfect time of year to come from far and near in Texas and get together for a day.  Today is the day and there are 10 of us meeting up.  I am so ready for some girl time.

In fact, I'm so ready that my alarm doesn't even get the chance to  alert me at 4:45 this morning.  Quietly, I make my way through the house and attempt to let my sweetheart and grandson sleep.  Lydia, Rocky, and Stephannie are arriving around 5:30 and we make up the northern contingent.  Somehow, in my worry that others are making too much noise, I managed to set off the teapot and slam the screen door all at the same time.  Good morning Mister.  I'm so sorry.  Go back to bed.  And with that (plus mugs of coffee) we are outta here.

Yep, it's dark still.  However, we are full of love and laughter right away and soon the sun comes up amid all of our lively conversation.  It's just so great to get caught up once again.  First stop, not only to purchase some sustenance, but also for those human moments, is Buc-ee's.  If you haven't been to one before, well you just don't understand.  However, if you are a veteran - you'll know how wonderful it truly is --- even if all you need is a human moment.

Off Grid With Friends -- Retreats 4 You, Kaufman, TX

When your week is just not going well --- the best of friends find a way to make it better.  I am so blessed to be surrounded by the most amazing women on the planet.  An opportunity to attend a small retreat about 40 minutes from my home presented itself and away I went.

Retreats 4 You in Kaufman, TX is a cute little center that sleeps 14 and provided me with the needed time away -- to think, to talk, to laugh, and to cry.  I also was able to get grounded a bit and find the motivation that has been missing for a bit now.  The view from my corner --- yep, love the corner positions.